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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE g A UTIt ORIZATI ON TO ENTER INTO HI GHWAY #10 CORRIDOR COALITION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT By: James E. Norman, City Administrator Background: Beginning in September 1999, the City Managers of four cities, including Ramsey, met to discuss the formation of a collaborative effort for improvements along the Highway gl 0 corridor. The objectives of the Collaborative effort was to bring stake holders together for the planning of expansion for the T.H. #10 and contributing roadways from the southern boundary of Coon Rapids through Elk River by the year 2005. The suggested work plan included drafting support resolutions for the improvements to T.H. #10 from a variety of political jurisdictions, secure resolution support for a Mississippi River crossing in the City of Ramsey, secure supporting petition from legislative and congressional delegation that encourages MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council to include the T.H. gl 0 expansion project in future transportation system plans and funding commitments, and work with key legislative and congressional staff to ensure the proposed project is a priority project in the respective transportation plans. The original cities of Ramsey, Andover, Anoka, and Coon Rapids have since been joined by the City of Elk River and Anoka County during the formation stages of the Highway gl0 Corridor Coalition. It has been noted that similar coalitions have experienced successes in transportation improvements for 35W, Highway #100, and Highway #610, among others. A joint powers agreement was drafted and changes have been made which would be acceptable to all of the entities that are currently participating in the dialog. It is anticipated that other jurisdictions such as Blaine, Dayton, Maple Grove, and Hennepin County will be asked to join at some time in the future. Operational costs of the organization would be shared by a formula developed in the joint powers agreement. The organization would seek grant funding to pay for the major corridor studies, rather than funding from the member political entities. It is anticipated that the initial contribution requested from the City of Ramsey will be $2,000. Recommendation: Staff would recommend the City Council authorize the City to enter into the joint powers agreement with the Highway #10 Corridor Coalition, begin the task of seeking financial assistance for the T.H. #10 expansion project and the construction of a proposed Mississippi River crossing bridge between the Cities of Ramsey and Dayton. Council Action: Motion to enter into a joint powers agreement for North Metro Highway gl0 Corridor Coalition. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Attorney CC: 05/23/00 G : ~users~City Shared File[AGENDA COUNCI£ & COMMISSION~Ci~y Council12 000[May~Hwy l OCorridorCoalitionJP.q S J$OO. doc 05/18/00 lO